The children in our pre-k to grade 8 building are an incredibly diverse, bright, fun-loving bunch!
They are highly motivated learners despite the economic challenges many of their families endure.
In addition to our inner-city students, the number of English Language Learners is increasing every year. Their numbers are quickly approaching fifty percent of our student body. There are over 50 languages spoken by our students. The families are often refugees without surplus money for school supplies. Many of these early elementary students have had no prior school experience before entering our building.
One hundred percent of our students receive free breakfast and lunch. Those enrolled in the after-school program are also given dinner.
My Project
I'm a math coach at an inner-city pre-K to 8 school. My focus for this project is the kindergarten to grade 4 children.
Teaching in an impoverished district, our classroom teachers use any resource available to enhance student learning, often including their own paychecks.
Research has shown number lines provide a good mental strategy for counting, measurement, addition and subtraction. These are all important foundational skills.
I'm also requesting pencil grips after numerous conversations with teachers I support and my own observations in classrooms. The importance of correct pencil grip appears to have slipped away. We often see students rubbing or shaking their hands after a relatively short period of writing. The grips should help correct this issue, enhancing student writing stamina.
Nearly all students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
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